Get that cap and gown
In moments of darkness, I invite you to utilize the same grit, tenacity and determination that has coursed through your family’s veins for generations.
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The beginnings of a troublemaker
Growing up, I never fit in. My problem was not that I had no “thing” or niche but rather that I had too many. My first career goal was to become a mermaid.
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US Department of Education opens Title IX investigation into UC Berkeley resources for females in STEM
The U.S. Department of Education is currently investigating UC Berkeley, alongside several high profile universities including UCLA, that offer STEM resources, camps and scholarships geared toward girls and women and their potential noncompliance with Title IX laws.
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Berkeley Law makes LSAT optional for certain applicants
A pilot study this fall that will allow certain applicants to be evaluated for admission based on their GRE or GMAT scores, rather than their LSAT scores.
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UC Berkeley administration reclassifies economics as STEM major
This change is intended to appeal to international students who look for jobs in the United States after graduation from UC Berkeley.
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Forcing kids into STEM
Cracking the Code Ceiling
I hope that they will not be coerced into STEM just because their parents feel the need to “start early.” Instead, they should be able to ignite and pursue their own curiosity, whether it’s through putting mentos in coke or trying to burn something using a flashlight. More than anything, I wish for young girls around the world to have the freedom to do what they want.
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Capitalist STEM culture
Cracking the Code Ceiling
I’m tired of filling out identity charts at Women in STEM events. I no longer want to try to commodify myself into an object that companies like Amazon want. And I no longer want to see STEM as a mere stepping stone to a stable life. I want to be driven toward pursuing technology to create an impact, not amass more wealth.
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Impostor syndrome in STEM
Cracking the Code Ceiling
It’s taken a lot of energy and effort to try to combat my impostor syndrome and stop comparing myself within STEM. Whether it’s taking the time to write or calling an old friend in between classes, I try to remember the things outside of academia that make me who I am.
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to award UC Berkeley more than $6.9M to support underrepresented STEM students
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, or CZI, announced Tuesday that it will award more than $6.9 million to fund programs at UC Berkeley and UC San Diego supporting underrepresented students in STEM fields.
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Stop devaluing the humanities
I’m tired of the humanities being viewed as more feminine and therefore less valued than STEM fields. I’m tired of being told I should drop my major in English to a minor so I can focus on CS, when in reality, I am more committed to my English degree.
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